Cover Letter Sample

Free Cover Letter Example

 

Do you really need to send a cover letter with your resume? Yes, you do. A targeted cover letter can give your resume more impact and create a stronger impression than a resume alone. A targeted cover letter gets the reader's interest and a definite response.

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Important Cover Letter Tips:

A great cover letter, like a great resume, focuses on the needs of the employer and should never go into your personal history, life story, or interests. Your cover letter should tell the reader that you have the experience, skills, and specialized knowledge the reader is looking for. Always remember to focus on W.I.I.F.T., (What's In It For Them.) How do you know what they need? You know by carefully reading the job listing you are responding to and by learning as much about your potential employer as possible. An Internet search on the company is the easiest and quickest way to do your research. You want to show the reader that you understand the needs of the job and that you understand their company and how you would fit in. Take a look at the cover letter example below to see how you can do this.

A cover letter must be completely error free so be sure to carefully read and reread your resume to make sure it's perfect.

Keep your letter simple, short, and focused. A cover letter longer than one page is probably going into too much detail and may be ignored.

Make sure the tone of your letter is upbeat and enthusiastic and close the letter with a request for action.

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Sample Cover Letter

Ima Workman
28499 Venti Latte Circle
North San Francisco, CA 99999
999-867-5309
imah@colaol.us

February 31, 2000

Elmore Goodpaster
Human Resources Director
Clendula Technology
910 Clendula Plaza
Bentwood, CA 98888

Dear Mr. Goodpaster:

I noticed your ad in the San Francisco Express concerning your need for a Human Resource Specialist, JOB CODE: D1D1D2. Based on my previous work experience and education, it appears that my education, experience and skills match your needs completely.

Your Needs	My Skills
Compensation	Extensive work with compensation plans
Project Management	Expert level using Microsoft Project
Training Coordination	Working experience using training management software
Business Generalist	MBA in Business Administration

This looks like an exciting opportunity and I look forward to speaking with you further about my qualifications. Please call me at (999) 867-5309 to arrange an interview. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Ima Workman 

Got the idea? Remember that your reader isn't interested in your life history or your career objectives. At this stage of the game, they only want to know if you can help them with their business. Show them quickly that you have what they need and they'll call you for an interview. Save the conversation about your goals and objectives for later.

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